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Reed watched this 'leader' closely, careful eyes taking in every step and gesture to gauge the level of aggression for his trespassing. To his own surprise, he found none. This 'leader'...Bramble seemed to genuinely want to help him. A low rumbling chuckle gathered in the back of his throat, he wasn't expecting this and so he had no idea how to react.

"The mountain pack?" Reed questioned, his tail kept low to show submission but it wasn't wagging like the other's. He had traveled far. He was still a little hesitant about being so welcomed after having been run off as many times as he had during his journey. It was a little unsettling if he had to admit it, perhaps more proof that he wasn't 'leader' material after all, despite being an Alpha.

Large silver paws shifted in the snow slightly, not backing away or approaching but almost dancing in place with his uncertainty, ears still pinned to his skull. "You're rather friendly for a pack that doesn't see too many outsiders," he pointed out, sniffing at the air as the other wolf got closer.